skim -
To remove a substance from the surface of a liquid
The farmer skimmed the cream from the milk in order to reduce the fat content.
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Brave
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gumption -
Having spirited initiative and resourcefulness
Jill had enough gumption inside her to raise her hand to object about what the speaker was saying, because she thought what was being said was totally stupid.
adjective
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Hostile
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irreconcilable -
So different or conflicting that compromise is not possible.
Their political beliefs were so irreconcilable that they decided to stop discussing politics altogether.
noun
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Bad /
Delay
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obstacle -
Something that blocks your way so that movement or progress is prevented or made more difficult.
Bill wanted to become a doctor, but a major obstacle that made that goal difficult was that he hated studying.
adjective
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Strange
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quirky -
Characterized by peculiar or unusual traits
With his quirky outfits and personality, Prince was one of the most unconventional musicians of all time.
noun
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Unfriendly
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miser -
Someone extremely frugal or stingy, often to the point of discomfort or social disapproval.
Everyone knew him as a miser, unwilling to spend a single coin unless absolutely necessary.
adjective
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Uncomfortable
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aggravating -
Causing annoyance, irritation, and frustraton by repeated annoying behavior.
It’s so aggravating when people talk loudly during a movie.
verb
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Mistake
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squander -
To waste something, such as money or time, in a reckless and foolish manner
Many lottery winners end up squandering their fortune and returning to their life of poverty.
adjective
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Calm
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gingerly -
To act in a way that is careful and cautious:
Bob's unit was called in to defuse the live bomb, and he disentangled the wires very gingerly.
adjective
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Good /
Strong
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integrity -
The quality of being honest and consistently upholding strong moral principles.
She was respected for her integrity, always telling the truth no matter the circumstances.
verb
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Sound
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squawk -
(of a bird) make a loud, harsh noise
The birds displayed their anger by squawking loudly.
verb
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Bad /
Dangerous
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decay -
To gradually deteriorate or break down, becoming weaker and more damaged.
You couldn't see it from the outside, but the termites caused the house to decay from the inside until it just collappsed.
